Upgrade Guide

Sony Sony RX100 VII→Sony A7R

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

Sony RX100 VII

£1099

2019

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7R

£349 (-£750)

2013

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Sony RX100 VII. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A7R

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Sony RX100 VII	A7R
Price	£1,099	£349
Released	2019	2013	↓
Sensor	20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)	36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF)
Resolution	20MP	36MP	↑
Video	4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion	1080p/60p
Autofocus	357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking	Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor)
Stabilisation	3-stop Optical SteadyShot	None
Burst Rate	20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)	4fps	↓
Battery Life	~260 shots (CIPA)	~340 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	302g with battery and card	465g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch)
Mount	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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